Nina Calderon

Nina Calderon
Nina Calderon
Homemade Desserts & Beginner-Friendly Baking

Nina Calderon, dessert and baking author – cookie bars, cheesecakes, no-bake treats and holiday sweets.

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Nina Calderon's recipes live in the dessert case of the kitchen: chocolate chip cookie bars, lemon ricotta cheesecake, no-bake cheesecake, ice cream cake and other sweets that suit a birthday, a potluck or an ordinary weeknight craving. Every one of her recipes is filed under Desserts, and the range runs from quick bars to chilled, make-ahead cakes.

What sets her recipes apart is the focus on approachable baking. Steps are broken down in plain language, baking times and temperatures are realistic, and substitutions are offered where an ingredient might be hard to find. Many recipes also fit into a busy schedule, since cheesecakes and ice cream cakes can be prepared a day ahead and chilled until serving. Her seasonal pieces, such as Father's Day dessert ideas, help when you need a crowd-pleaser at short notice.

If you are new to baking, start with a bar or no-bake recipe and work up to layered cakes. Browse all of her dessert recipes and pick the sweet that fits your next occasion.

Latest recipes:

Old Fashioned Italian Love Cake from Scratch

Italian Love Cake with Ricotta

4.78 (9 Ratings)

Ready in 1h 20min, this Italian Love Cake is a layered treat. It includes a clear step-by-step process to ensure a fudgy base and creamy center.

Lemon Ricotta Cake: Tangy and Moist

Lemon Ricotta Cake

5.00 (7 Ratings)

Enjoy a tangy and cloud-like dessert with this Lemon Ricotta Cake. See the guide on why the texture works to get a light, airy crumb every time.

Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake in 32 Minutes

Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie

4.50 (6 Ratings)

Coconut sugar, unsalted butter, and egg make this Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie. It has a soft center and includes Quick Recipe Specs for the 32 min bake.

Fudgy Fathers Day Blondie Recipe

Fathers Day Blondie Recipe

4.33 (6 Ratings)

Brown butter emulsion creates the base for this Fathers Day Blondie Recipe. It includes a detailed ingredient swap table and takes 40 minutes total.

Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies in 25 Minutes

Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

4.20 (5 Ratings)

Read about the essential chilling process in the How They Get Chewy section. These Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies are ideal for beginner bakers.

Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars with Fudgy Centers

Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

5.00 (2 Ratings)

Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars with a soft, fudgy center. It includes the section Making the Bars to help you get it right. Ready in 42 minutes.

Easy Lemon Dessert Bars with Shortbread Crust

Easy Lemon Dessert Bars

4.50 (6 Ratings)

These Easy Lemon Dessert Bars have a buttery crust and tangy curd. This homemade lemon bars recipe includes a budget swap table. Ready in under 3 hours.

Almond Butter and Dark Chocolate Fathers Day Dessert Bars

Fathers Day Dessert Bars: No-Bake

4.40 (5 Ratings)

Fathers Day Dessert Bars with a salty snap. These Easy Father's Day Dessert Bar Recipes fit Father's Day Dessert Ideas. Budget swap table included. 15 min.

Flaky Homemade Butter Pie Crust

Homemade Butter Pie Crust: Flaky

4.83 (6 Ratings)

This Homemade Butter Pie Crust is flaky. Try this butter pie crust recipe no food processor for easy prep. Includes a temperature chart. Ready in 2 hours.

Cherry Crisp Recipe with Fresh Cherries

Cherry Crisp Recipe

4.33 (3 Ratings)

This Cherry Crisp Recipe works as a Fresh Cherry Crisp Recipe or Frozen Cherry Crisp Recipe. Use our budget swap table for easy swaps. Ready in 60 min.

Simple Cherry Dump Cake in 60 Minutes

Simple Cherry Dump Cake

5.00 (2 Ratings)

Simple Cherry Dump Cake is a treat made with cake mix. Use this 3 ingredients recipe and our budget swap table for a fast dessert ready in 60 minutes.

Father s Day Cherry Pie: Buttery Crust

Fathers Day Cherry Pie

4.25 (4 Ratings)

This Fathers Day Cherry Pie slices perfectly every time. Try our homemade cherry pie for Father's Day with a helpful temperature chart. Ready in 2.5 hours.

Easy Chocolate Fudge Cake with Cocoa Powder

Easy Chocolate Fudge Cake

4.14 (7 Ratings)

This Easy Chocolate Fudge Cake is a Moist Chocolate Fudge Cake Recipe you'll love. Includes a budget swap table. Ready in 55 minutes for a rich treat.

Moist One Bowl Chocolate Cake

One Bowl Chocolate Cake

5.00 (6 Ratings)

This One Bowl Chocolate Cake is a simple chocolate cake recipe. Use our cocoa powder guide for a moist result. Check the budget swap table before baking.

Decadent Chocolate Cake: Reduced Sugar Version

Decadent Chocolate Cake

4.67 (6 Ratings)

This Decadent Chocolate Cake is a fudgy chocolate cake with ganache. Our budget swap table helps you save on costs. Ready in 2 hours 55 minutes.

Double Chocolate Cookies with Fudgy Centers

Chewy Double Chocolate Cookies

5.00 (5 Ratings)

These Double Chocolate Cookies have fudgy centers. Use this double chocolate chip cookies recipe with our serving size calculator. Ready in 2h 25min.

Rich Chocolate Brownie Recipe with Cocoa Powder

Rich Chocolate Brownie Recipe

4.83 (6 Ratings)

This Rich Chocolate Brownie Recipe creates a Fudgy Brownie Recipe from scratch. Use our budget swap table for ingredients. Ready in just 40 minutes!

Guilt-Free Father s Day Chocolate Mousse

French Chocolate Mousse

4.50 (6 Ratings)

Chocolate Mousse is the ideal treat. These Father's Day dessert ideas make homemade chocolate mousse a breeze. Includes a budget swap table. Ready in 15 min.